Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE CARDINAL FLOWER, by JOHN BURROUGHS Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Like peal of a bugle Last Line: Thy ardor can tame. Subject(s): Cardinal Flowers | ||||||||
Like peal of a bugle Upon the still night, So flames her deep scarlet In dim forest light. A heart-throb of color Lit up the dim nook, A dash of deep scarlet The dark shadows shook. Thou darling of August, Thou flame of her flame, 'Tis only bold Autumn Thy ardor can tame. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest... |
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